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Acquired

Episode 11: PayPal

May 9, 2016
58:08

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Quick takeaways

  • The PayPal Mafia, a group associated with PayPal, had a significant impact on the startup ecosystem and reshaped Silicon Valley.
  • PayPal pioneered viral acquisition methods and innovative use of embedded payments, contributing to its success as a startup.

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The Impact of the PayPal Mafia

The podcast episode explores the far-reaching impact of the PayPal Mafia, a group of individuals who were involved in or associated with PayPal and went on to have a major influence in the startup ecosystem. The episode discusses the various companies and individuals connected to the PayPal Mafia, highlighting their contributions and successes. These include companies like LinkedIn, YouTube, Yelp, Square, and many others. The podcast emphasizes how the PayPal Mafia's innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit reshaped Silicon Valley and paved the way for future startups.

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